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A Person Cannot Acquire the West Nile Virus (WNV) Directly

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A person cannot acquire the West Nile virus (WNV) directly from an infected person; therefore WNV in not considered ____________________.


Definitions:

Neurological Disturbances

Conditions that disrupt the normal functioning of the nervous system, leading to symptoms such as paralysis, muscle weakness, or sensory disruptions.

Folic Acid

A form of vitamin B9, essential for DNA synthesis and repair, red blood cell formation, and the development of the fetal nervous system during pregnancy.

Spina Bifida

A birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord.

Toxoplasmosis

A parasitic disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii, which can infect most animals and humans, often contracted from contaminated food, soil, or through contact with cat feces.

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